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# Missoula, MT Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends

**State:** [Montana Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/montana?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 576

**Hiring momentum:** -16.1% — 26 new postings in the last 28 days vs 31 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,051
- Median salary: $53K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $39K – $83K
- Remote share: 8.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,051 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Missoula, MT: Hospitals and Health Care (27% of all postings), followed by Retail and Retail Groceries.
- Pay in Missoula, MT runs 25% below the United States median ($53K vs $70K).
- New postings for Missoula, MT fell 16% in the last 28 days (26 vs 31 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Missoula, MT

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 281 | $57K |
| Retail | 154 | — |
| Retail Groceries | 134 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 35 | — |
| Retail Apparel & Fashion | 34 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Missoula, MT

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 63 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 56 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Missoula, MT

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Lifepoint Health Jobs & Careers — Community Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lifepoint-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 99 |
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 83 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 4 employers filed 10 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Missoula, MT

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana | 7 | — |
| Western Veterinary Partners | 1 | — |
| Namchak | 1 | — |
| Heli | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Missoula, MT?

Healthcare, higher education, logistics, retail, professional services, hospitality, and outdoor-industry roles are among the main hiring sectors in Missoula. The city's economy is broad enough that candidates can search campus, clinical, warehouse, office, and customer-facing work within one metro.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Missoula, MT?

Top employers in Missoula often include hospital systems, the University of Montana, school districts, logistics operators, retailers, and professional service firms. The employer section on this page reflects live job activity, which makes it easier to spot who is hiring now.
### How do I filter for remote vs on-site jobs in Missoula?

Use the work-type filters on this page to sort remote, hybrid, and on-site jobs in Missoula. Remote options are more common in support, tech, design, and professional services, while healthcare, campus, warehouse, and hospitality roles remain more site-based.
### Which areas around Missoula have the most jobs?

Job concentration around Missoula is usually strongest near downtown, the university area, hospital campuses, and the main commercial corridors along I-90. Those clusters bring together education, healthcare, logistics, retail, and office employers in one regional market.
### How can I expand my search beyond Missoula, MT?

Use nearby city links to compare Missoula with Lolo, Frenchtown, and other western Montana communities. The <a href="/locations/montana">Montana jobs page</a> lets you widen the search further by city, industry, pay, and work type.
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